Pets are not forgotten during Mexico’s famed Day of the Dead celebrations, when even Fido and Tiger get a place at the altars Mexican families set up to honor their deceased loved ones, complete with flowers,

Mexico believes in honoring their beloved pets who have crossed over the rainbow bridge and has officially designated a Day of the Dead for Pets"

Day of the Dead, also known as the Dia de los Muertos, is often mistakenly called the "Mexican Halloween" because of the year it's celebrated and its use of skeletons. The holiday has its roots in southern Mexico, honors the memory of departed family members, friends and even pets.

These images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show how communities in Mexico and beyond mark Día de los Muertos.

In a Mexican city right now? Then chances are you'll find people putting up these larger-than-life altars for Day of the Dead this weekend.

These hotels and resorts offer ways for visitors to experience the beloved holiday in a respectful, festive way, while gaining a deeper understanding of the traditions.

Pets are not forgotten during Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations. The presence of pets has gained such momentum that now October 27 is considered the Day of the Dead for pets, and the National Anthropology and History Institute includes tips on its ...

If you can’t spend Day of the Dead in Mexico, Los Angeles is where you want to be. The City of Angels has the largest Dia de los Muertos celebrations outside Mexico, with events at the Olvera Street Festival running now through November 2, and at places like LA Plaza de Cultra y Artes, which last week hosted a glamorous “chef’s table for the dead.”